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KIA CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including KIA engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c system
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
A/C Data -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Kia -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sedona 3.5 V6 GAS
1992-2002
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Replace rotor as...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Component Locations -> Rio
Vehicle: 2002 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
Refer to Fig. for...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Borrego EX 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel lug nuts.
- Remove split pin, then remove castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Remove mounting bolt of rear lower arm and rear carrier, while supporting lower arm with a jack.
- Remove spring, upper pad and lower pad.
- Remove shock absorber.
- Remove assist arm and trailing arm from rear axle carrier.
- Remove rear stabilizer li...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove speedometer cable and shift cable.
- Remove nut from starter cable B-terminal and disconnect...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2007-09 Optima
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Optima LX 2.4 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Disconnect the glove compartment damper.
- Remove the glove compartment stops located at each side, then lower the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Remove the cabi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Rondo EX 2.7 V6 GAS
The TCS warning lamp, will illuminate for 2-4 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off after the 2-4 seconds has elapsed. If the warning lamp remains ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Optima LX 2.7 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water temperature control assembly.
- Remove hose from water temperature control assembly.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Optima SX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front Body Components Diagram for 2007 KIA Sedona 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Diagram for 1995 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2007 KIA Sorento EX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1995 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives Vehicle: 2009 KIA Magentis SX 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ECM UPGRADE - MIL ON WITH DTC P0128 & P0300 - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 KIA RIO5 SX 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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